Scan tool with oscilloscope, module/PCM programming and ability to turn on and off modules

[chrisg_ky]

Looking for a Scan tool with oscilloscope, module/PCM programming and ability to turn on and off modules.
I found the autel maxipro 2 but was wonder if there were better scan tools for cheaper. I've only own a small one I bought at AutoZone for 300 new 10 years ago. I'm trying for fix my truck but not sure if spending 2 k for a scan tool is worth it. Yes I've already alhad my truck at the dealership and truck still has the same issues. $340 wasted. So I don't know if I wanna keep losing $300 at a time each time it breaks down plus the tow bill of $150 to my house or the shop. Thanks

 

[HarryS]

I don't know what you're going to get for cheap. You could look into the Icon scan tool at Harbor freight.

 

[BossHogg]

Looking for a Scan tool with oscilloscope, module/PCM programming and ability to turn on and off modules.

So am I, but one that is affordable for at-home work. This level of functionality is for a repair shop where the makers figure they can harvest a cash flow for supportive subscriptions and a high cost for the scanner.

If you can find one, please let us know.

 

[chrisg_ky]

I found one from Injections with an oscilloscope for under 1000. I just could not find any reviews and it didn't seem to offer ecm programming or topography. Then I found launch for 1000 and the oscilloscope for 600 extra. Autel has one for 3500. I just purchased the PRO3S+ V5.0, it does not have one but it does have topography and I got a deal for 989 and he came with free launch creader 3001. I would ofo e to buy the 3500 autel scanner but I just on have the money. I did look at the icon T10 but I don't have the 1600. So I think I got a good deal for the price.

 

[Sherman Bird]

So am I, but one that is affordable for at-home work. This level of functionality is for a repair shop where the makers figure they can harvest a cash flow for supportive subscriptions and a high cost for the scanner.

If you can find one, please let us know.

The ability of an oscilloscope to gather large fields of data AND be clear when one zooms in on anomalies is is direct correlation with cost. THE best scope, IMHO, is the Pico Automotive unit. Owning 2 of them, I can tell you that when one of my el-cheap-o scopes shows a defect, The Pico gets used for that fine-detailed looky see. Also, Pico has CAN/BUS decoding.

Then, there is the training.

 

[BossHogg]

The ability of an oscilloscope to gather large fields of data AND be clear when one zooms in on anomalies is is direct correlation with cost. THE best scope, IMHO, is the Pico Automotive unit. Owning 2 of them, I can tell you that when one of my el-cheap-o scopes shows a defect, The Pico gets used for that fine-detailed looky see. Also, Pico has CAN/BUS decoding.

Then, there is the training.

Pico solutions are number 1 in field work. I carried a dual channel 50 MHz in my backpack and was happy to use it at home along with my Vector Automotive tools. Retirement took those precious tools away from me. Fortunately, my oldest has the Vector tools, but he is busy between work and family.

Over the last couple of years, technology has brought to market DVMs with dual-channel 100 MHz scopes. These tools also come in a tablet form. I've acquired a few of these, and they are impressive. They won't stand the abuse field work brings, but I'm not in the field anymore, just in the driveway.

But still, an affordable tool that allows live data scanning and the ability to control circuits without a subscription for a couple of $100 would be nice.